Prepare against Michal Barancik
Slovakia · World #74,834 classical · FIDE ID 14900980
When preparing against Michal Barancik, expect 1.Nf3 in 88% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 77 games by Michal Barancik, covering Jan 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Michal Barancik's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Michal Barancik before a game. You can open the same data in the free interactive preparation workstation, which builds a move-by-move opening tree from every game.
Ratings
| Time control | Current | Peak | Peak date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 1,806 | 1,962 | Apr 2007 |
| Rapid | 1,830 | 1,889 | Sep 2013 |
| Blitz | 1,816 | 1,816 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 77 | 21 | 30 | 26 | 27.3% |
| As White | 40 | 12 | 16 | 12 | 30.0% |
| As Black | 37 | 9 | 14 | 14 | 24.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Michal Barancik's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Michal Barancik's side.
First moves as White (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 35 | 87.5% | 51.4% |
| d4 | 5 | 12.5% | 40.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 88% of White games, 51.4% score
- …Nf6 (34% of these games) — Barancik usually continues c4 (35.7% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Barancik usually continues c4 (38.9% score)
- …g6 (9% of these games) — Barancik usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 13% of White games, 40.0% score
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Barancik usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (20% of these games) — Barancik usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …d6 (20% of these games) — Barancik usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 19 | 100.0% | 39.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 13 | 100.0% | 38.5% |
Michal Barancik's chess games
All 77 games by Michal Barancik in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2007 - Jul 2026) are free to browse, search and replay: filter by opening, opponent, event or date on the player page, or step through any game on the analysis board. Record: 21 wins, 30 draws, 26 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A06 | Réti Opening | 9 | 3/5/1 | 33.3% |
| A11 | English Opening | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A53 | Old Indian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D94 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B80 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 8 | 1/3/4 | 12.5% |
| D52 | Slav Defense | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| C13 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B09 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C10 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A17 | English Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2014 | Rudolf Belis | 2,027 | chT-SVK 2D 1314 | D37 |
| Jan 2015 | Rastislav Serbin | 2,027 | Humenne Reinter Open | D35 |
| Feb 2010 | Eduard Panko | 1,973 | chT2D-SVK 0910 | B20 |
| Feb 2010 | Ladislav Kaminsky | 1,879 | chT2D-SVK 0910 | A06 |
| Jan 2015 | Vladimir Verba | 1,846 | Humenne Reinter Open | E90 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-SVK Seniors A | 2011 | 26 | 14 | 1,884 |
| ch-SVK | 2004 | 9 | 4 | 2,114 |
| chT-SVK 2D 1314 | 2014 | 9 | 4 | 1,820 |
| chT2D-SVK 1617 | 2017 | 8 | 3 | 1,771 |
| Humenne Reinter Open | 2015 | 7 | 5 | 1,916 |
| chT-SVK 2D 0506 | 2006 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,737 |
| chT2D-SVK 1718 | 2018 | 3 | 0 | 1,502 |
| chT2D-SVK 0607 | 2007 | 3 | 1 | 1,708 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michal Barancik's chess games?
77 games by Michal Barancik, from Jan 2007 to Jul 2026, are free to browse and replay move by move — no signup needed. The preparation view groups them into an opening tree showing every line Michal Barancik has played.
What does Michal Barancik play on the first move as White?
Across 40 games with White in our database, Michal Barancik opens with 1.Nf3 (88% of games), 1.d4 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michal Barancik answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Michal Barancik play as White?
As White, Michal Barancik's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (9 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 40 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michal Barancik play as Black?
As Black, Michal Barancik most often plays: Sicilian: Scheveningen (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Slav Defense (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 60.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 37 games.
What is Michal Barancik's FIDE rating?
Michal Barancik is currently rated 1,806 in classical chess, 1,830 in rapid and 1,816 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,962 (Apr 2007).
How many games has Michal Barancik played?
Our database contains 77 games by Michal Barancik, covering Jan 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 21 wins, 30 draws, 26 losses (27.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michal Barancik?
77 games by Michal Barancik reveal their opening repertoire, most-played lines, and the variations where they score worst — the raw material for targeted preparation. The interactive opening tree lets you walk every line to any depth.